Monday, 28th January 2002 in Stockholm
Welcome to your daily snapshot of Stockholm! It's World Data Privacy Day. Explore 56 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day in Stockholm. From remarkable moments in local and world history to the people who left their mark — find out what makes today special. Today's weather in Stockholm brings snowy with temperatures between -9°C and 4°C. Tonight's moon is in its waning crescent phase, and the zodiac sign of the day is Aquarius. If you're curious about the history of a day — this page brings together everything worth knowing about this Monday, 28th January in Stockholm, SE.
On Monday, 28th January 2002, Stockholm lay under snowy conditions as the Swedish capital experienced winter weather typical of its northern latitude. The city, situated on the eastern coast of Sweden where the Baltic Sea meets Lake Mälaren, serves as the nation's largest metropolitan area and cultural centre. Stockholm's archipelago comprises thousands of islands, making it one of Europe's most geographically distinctive capitals.
The date marks several significant moments in history. On 28th January 1986, the Space Shuttle Challenger disintegrated 73 seconds into its tenth mission, killing all seven crew members aboard and fundamentally altering the trajectory of space exploration programmes worldwide. Nearly a quarter-century earlier, on 28th January 1961, government officials in Gitarama, Rwanda, initiated a coup to overthrow the monarchy and establish a republic, a pivotal moment in the nation's political history.
Those observing the sky on this January day would have noticed the waning crescent moon overhead, whilst the zodiac positioned the date firmly within Aquarius season. This combination of celestial conditions and historical significance illustrates how individual days carry both meteorological and historical weight. DayAtlas provides users with comprehensive information about weather patterns, significant historical events, and notable births and deaths for any chosen date and location, offering a detailed snapshot of how specific moments in time have shaped our world.
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What the Weather Had in Store for Stockholm on 28th January 2002
Salt dissolves completely into water, yet changes all that follows.
Fortune of the Day
28th January in the Stars – Star Sign Pisces
Personality Profile
Personality Those born on January 28 blend Capricorn discipline with Mercury's intellectual sharpness. They think strategically, communicate clearly, and seek deeper truths beyond surface appearances. The Master Number 11 grants them intuitive wisdom that transcends pure logic alone.
Strengths & Weaknesses Their strengths include analytical brilliance, reliability, and spiritual depth. However, they can be overly self-critical and perfectionistic to a fault. They may appear aloof or distant, though their inner world is rich and nuanced.
Love In relationships, these individuals are loyal, honest, and seek both emotional and intellectual connection. They need partners who appreciate their mental depth and respect their reserve. Trust builds slowly, but their love becomes steadfast and unconditional once established.
Caree & Finance Professionally, January 28 natives excel through conscientiousness and strategic planning. They thrive in roles combining analysis, organization, and communication—science, business, education. Financially prudent, they avoid impulsive decisions and build security methodically.
Health These natives benefit from structured routines and mindfulness practices that calm their active minds. They tend toward overthinking and must consciously embrace relaxation. Regular physical activity and meditation support their physical and emotional equilibrium.
That night, the moon was in its waning crescent phase.
Chinese year of the Snake (Metal).
Fun Facts About 28th January
Name Days in Your Language: Carlotta, Charleen, Charlene, Charlotta, Charlotte, Charmaine, Manfred
Someone born on this day in 2002 would be 24 years old today — just 8,835 days into life, which is roughly 212,049 hours, 12,722,987 minutes, or 763,379,247 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 28. day of the year.
There are 337 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 5 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 28th January
- Emoni Bates, American basketball player (2004)
- Liam Öhgren, Swedish ice hockey player (2004)
- Whitney Peak, Ugandan-Canadian actress (2003)
- Tabyana Ali, American actress and author (2002)
- Yoo Seon-ho, South Korean actor (2002)
- Abel Ruiz, Spanish footballer (2000)
- Dušan Vlahović, Serbian footballer (2000)
Lives Remembered on 28th January
- Jim Capaldi, English singer-songwriter and drummer (born 1944) (2005)
- Lloyd M. Bucher, American captain (born 1927) (2004)
- Mieke Pullen, Dutch runner (born 1957) (2003)
- Gustaaf Deloor, Belgian cyclist and soldier (born 1913) (2002)
- Astrid Lindgren, Swedish author and screenwriter (born 1907) (2002)
- Ayşe Nur Zarakolu, Turkish author and activist (born 1946) (2002)
- Ranko Marinković, Croatian author and playwright (born 1913) (2001)
- Valery Gavrilin, Russian composer (born 1939) (1999)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 28th January
- Christian feast day: Joseph Freinademetz
- Christian feast day: Julian of Cuenca
- Christian feast day: Thomas Aquinas
- Christian feast day: January 28 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Army Day (Armenia)
- Data Privacy Day
What Happened on 28th January?
- A Learjet 45 crashes on approach to Baramati Airport in Maharashtra, killing all six occupants including the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Ajit Pawar. (2026)
- The Rubaya mine collapse at Rubaya mines in DR Congo causes at least 400 deaths and injured several others. (2026)
- Storm Kristin causes a catastrophic impact in Portugal and Spain with €6 billion in damage in the central region of Portugal, 15 deaths and 2,000 injuries. (2026)
- Protests begin in the United States after police beat and kill Tyre Nichols. (2023)
- A nitrogen leak at a poultry food processing facility in Gainesville, Georgia kills six and injures at least ten. (2021)
- The roof of one of the buildings at the Katowice International Fair in Poland collapses due to the weight of snow, killing 65 and injuring more than 170 others. (2006)
- TAME Flight 120, a Boeing 727-100, crashes in the Andes mountains in southern Colombia, killing 94. (2002)
- In R v Morgentaler the Supreme Court of Canada strikes down all anti-abortion laws. (1988)
- Space Shuttle program: STS-51-L mission: Space Shuttle Challenger disintegrates after liftoff, killing all seven astronauts on board. (1986)
- Supergroup USA for Africa (United Support of Artists for Africa) records the hit single We Are the World, to help raise funds for Ethiopian famine relief. (1985)